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The Government of Canada, the Government of Ontario and the Métis Nation of Ontario are committed to working together to foster reconciliation and build stronger relationships through a co-operative and respectful dialogue. The parties have achieved...

The Government of Canada is committed to building a diverse public service that reflects Canadian society and is a model of inclusion for employers across the country and around the world. Today, the Honourable Scott Brison, President of the...

President Donald Trump is sending astronauts back to the Moon. The president Monday signed at the White House Space Policy Directive 1, a change in national space policy that provides for a U.S.-led, integrated program...

Why you should take note? The Public Health Agency of Canada is collaborating with provincial public health partners, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and Health Canada to investigate an outbreak of Escherichia coli O157, commonly called E. coli....

The Government of Canada and the Métis Nation of Ontario today signed an Agreement on Advancing Reconciliation with the Northwestern Ontario Métis Community. The goal of the Agreement is to begin to work together toward a shared solution that...

Itinerary for the Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, for Tuesday, December 12, 2017:   Ottawa, Ontario 8:30 a.m. The Prime Minister will attend the Cabinet meeting. Note for media: Ministers will be available to media in the...

The Honourable Bardish Chagger, Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, today announced the nomination of Mario Dion as the next Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner.  Mr. Dion's distinguished career as a lawyer and a senior...

Please be advised that the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs, and the Honourable Jane Philpott, Minister of Indigenous Services, will provide remarks at the Métis National Council's Special...

The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, will appear before the Standing Senate Committee on Transport and Communications, for its hearings on Bill C-49; the Transportation Modernization Act.   Date:     Tuesday, December 12, 2017...

The Government of Canada takes its responsibility to protect the integrity of the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program very seriously, including protecting the safety of workers. It is collaborating with stakeholders across the country to improve...

The Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Health, met with researchers at the Quebec and Maritimes Node of the Canadian Research Initiative in Substance Misuse (CRISM) in Montreal today. This research team is working to advance the...

Investing in public infrastructure supports efficient, affordable and sustainable transit services that help Canadians and their families get to work, school and essential services on time and back home safely at the end of a long day. The...

Today, the Minister of the Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, Catherine McKenna, along with Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, continue to preserve heritage lighthouses...

NASA Television and the agency's website will provide live coverage of the Space Policy Directive ? 1 signing ceremony at the White House at 3 p.m. EST today. The ceremony also will be streamed live by the White House....

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Admelog (insulin lispro injection), a short-acting insulin indicated to improve control in blood sugar levels in adults and pediatric patients aged 3 years and older with type 1 diabetes mellitus...

The Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of National Defence, the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, the Honourable Marc...

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced an adult smoking cessation education campaign aimed at encouraging cigarette smokers to quit through messages of support that underscore the health benefits of quitting. These messages will be...

A national network of researchers will receive additional funding from the Government of Canada to support its work to improve the oral health of Canadians through strong collaboration, education, and training. The Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor,...

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) Technologies Maid Labs will be able to proceed with an ambitious U.S. market development project. In 2017, the Government of Canada adopted a plan to support Canadian entrepreneurs in their...

The RCMP's National Division invites members of the public and the media to join them on Saturday, December 16 as Mounties will be collecting toy donations for Toy Mountain and non-perishable food items for the Ottawa Food Bank. Safety Bear will also...

Itinerary for the Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, for Monday, December 11, 2017:   Ottawa, Ontario   2 p.m. The Prime Minister will attend Question Period.   SOURCE Prime Minister's Office

The Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, federal Minister of Health, will be in Montréal all day Monday December 11th. In Montréal, she will meet, among others, the Mayor of Montréal, Valérie Plante. She will also participate in a roundtable with...

Please be advised that the Honourable Carolyn Bennett, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs, ?will sign a Framework Agreement for advancing reconciliation with the Government of Ontario and the Métis Nation of Ontario. A brief...

Itinerary for the Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, for Monday, December 11, 2017:   Ottawa, Ontario   2 p.m. The Prime Minister will attend Question Period.   SOURCE Prime Minister's Office

Canada is strong not in spite of our differences, but because of them. Our culture is as multi-faceted as our country and the people who inhabit it: from the First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples, to our French and English heritage, to those who...

The Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs, Carolyn Bennett and the Minister of Indigenous Services, Jane Philpott issued the following statement today: "Every Canadian deserves to have their rights recognized and respected. For...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Human Rights Day: "Seventy years ago, delegates from around the world came together to adopt the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which declares everyone is 'born free...

Itinerary for the Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, for Sunday, December 10, 2017: Ottawa, Ontario Personal   SOURCE Prime Minister's Office

Itinerary for the Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, for Saturday, December 9, 2017: Ottawa, Ontario Personal   SOURCE Prime Minister's Office

Building a strong middle class means giving Canada's youth the tools they need to find and keep good jobs. That's why Robert Morrissey, Member of Parliament for Egmont, on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Employment, Workforce...

The US Department of Transportation (DOT) announced today that it was withdrawing a pending rulemaking requiring airlines to disclose fees for baggage and other so called extra services to online travel booking sites, making comparison price shopping...

The Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, federal Minister of Health, will be in Montréal all day Monday December 11th. In Montréal, she will meet, among others, the Mayor of Montréal, Valérie Plante. She will also participate in a roundtable with...

The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) today expressed support for political leaders who are boycotting President Trump's visit to the opening of the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum on Saturday and encouraged other state and national...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the following change in the senior ranks of the Public Service: France Pégeot, currently Assistant Deputy Minister, Programs Branch, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, becomes Executive...

The Government of Canada is pleased to support Eabametoong First Nation on the awarding of a contract to design and construct a new water treatment plant in their community. When completed, the new water treatment plant will eliminate a long-term...

In an effort to enhance the visibility of the U.S. Small Business Administration, and hear directly from the nation's small businesses, SBA Administrator Linda McMahon has embarked on a tour (Ignite) to visit all 68 SBA District Offices....

NASA will host a media teleconference at 1 p.m. EST Thursday, Dec. 14, to announce the latest discovery made by its planet-hunting Kepler space telescope. The discovery was made by researchers using machine learning from Google. Machine learning is...

Health Canada is modernizing its approach to disclosing clinical information on drugs and medical devices to support advances in medical science and help improve patient care. Today, Health Canada published draft regulations in Canada Gazette l that...

Canada is facing an opioid crisis that is claiming the lives of many Canadians from all walks of life. Patients receiving prescription opioids and treating physicians need a clear understanding of the risks associated with these medications to make...

The Government of Canada is using innovative approaches to energy procurement to provide sound financial stewardship and be better positioned to take advantage of renewable natural gas when it becomes available in Canada. Public Services and...

On the road to PyeongChang 2018, part of the Government of Canada's support for the Canadian sport system this fall is preparing our high-performance athletes to compete against the world's best. Through Sport Canada's funding programs, the...

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)  Pierre Breton, Member of Parliament for Shefford, will make an announcement regarding financial support for Maid Labs Technologies. The announcement will be made on behalf of the Honourable...

Four Whitehorse organizations will received rental assistance funding to help victims of family violence gain and maintain affordable housing. This funding is available through the Canada-Yukon Investment in Affordable Housing Agreement....

Through the Build in Canada Innovation Program, the Government of Canada is supporting Canadian innovators to create inclusive and sustainable economic growth for communities across Canada. Today, the Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Public...

Last September, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage, launched Creative Canada: the Government of Canada's vision for the future of our creative industries in a digital world. Today, Minister Joly delivered a speech at...

OTTAWA, Dec. 8, 2017 /CNW/- As Sunday, December 10, will be International Human Rights Day, Marie-Claude Landry, Chief Commissioner of the Canadian Human Rights Commission, issues the following statement: Each year, on International Human Rights...

The Government of Canada recognizes that disabilities can have significant impacts on the daily lives of Canadians and their families. Vulnerable people in our society must be supported, including by ensuring they receive all tax credits and benefits...

The U.S. Small Business Administration's Interagency Task Force on Veterans Small Business Development, and the Advisory Committee on Veterans Business Affairs will hold public meetings on December 13 and 14, respectively, at SBA headquarters in...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the nomination of Pierre Legault as the next Senate Ethics Officer.  Mr. Legault's career as a lawyer, decision-maker, and senior leader with the federal government spanned more than 34 years....

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and the Halifax International Airport Authority announced today that Primary Inspection Kiosks (PIK) and the eDeclaration mobile application are operating at Halifax Stanfield International Airport. PIK are...